Film

Maligalig

2012 · 1h 59m · Drama

Ricardo is a punctilious son who dutifully helps out with his impoverished family’s needs. But the town of Alitagtag isn’t a solicitous environment for a young strapping lad like this baby faced protagonist. His lazy, unemployed father is a vicious gambler who wagers on money he doesn’t have. With debts piling up, Ricardo’s father is soon dodging equally miscreant collectors and the people he owe money to. One day, during an altercation with his wife (she refuses to hand him her savings allotted for paying bills), he accidentally stabs her dead. He makes a run from the crime scene. Ricardo comes home and finds his mother (Beth Coronel) slain. While attempting to remove the knife from his mother’s chest, a neighbor enters the scene screaming, “Bakit mo pinatay ang nanay mo?” This time, it was Ricardo’s turn for a hasty skedaddle. Meanwhile, the runaway father gets runover by a speeding truck. And there goes the solitary witness of Ricardo’s innocence.

Dustin Jose

Jeremy Ian

Ross Uy

Rikrik Sabik

Beth Coronel

Kim Allen

Mark Jeffrey Estrella

Jake Galeon

Myron Pareno

Jhona Eriano

AJ De Ala

Edmund Gayanes

Gina Gayanes

Jason Lopez

Jayson Montanes

• Paul Singh CudailScreenplay · Director
• Rey PanchoStory · Producer
• Rodrigo S. Ortiz Jr.Story · Producer
• Peter BellezaDirector of Photography
• Peter BlackEditor

Release date

April 18, 2012

Status

Released

Original language

Filipino

Runtime

1h 59m

Rated

R-18

Genres

Drama